Nature House - Today's Events - Sunday, August 16
Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 7:20AM Here's what's on today!
9-11am Harvest Hours (All ages)
Location: The People's Apothecary Garden, Lot 62
This week's harvest: It's been a dry stretch at the PAG, but the mints are holding on - Spearmint, Chocolate Mint, and Apple Mint are ready to pick and wonderfully fragrant. Steep a handful of fresh stems for a cool summer drink.
The PAG is open during daylight hours - plant card decks organized by category are in the box on the back of the gate. Join us during Harvest Hours when we're on hand to guide you through what's ready and how to use it.
1-3pm SLC Drop-in: Intertidal Exploration (All ages)
Location: Sea Life Centre, Telegraph Harbour Marina
Running all weekend - see Friday for details.
2-4pm S4: Snorkelling Adventures Around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands with Dr. Sara Ellison (All ages)
Location: Forbes Hall
The chilly waters of the Pacific Northwest might not be top of your snorkelling bucket list, but they should be. BC's coastal waters are home to some 30 species of sea stars, giant anemones, brilliantly coloured nudibranchs, and of course the giant Pacific octopus. In this talk, Dr. Sara Ellison shares her underwater adventures, covering the gear you need, the creatures you'll encounter, and her personal top picks for snorkelling spots around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
About the speaker: Dr. Sara Ellison is an astrophysicist by trade, but has spent countless hours exploring BC's coastal waters. She is the author of Snorkelling Adventures Around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands: The Ultimate Guide - a #1 bestseller on both the BC and Amazon booklists.
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